Factsheet
Northern Territory Population
The Northern Territory (NT) covers a vast area of central and northern Australia, known for its dramatic landscapes, tropical climate, and rich cultural heritage. Established as a separate territory in 1911, it has the highest proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the country.
Key Figures
1.63
average number of babies per woman in the NT — the highest fertility rate in Australia
76.4 / 80.4
life expectancy for men and women in the NT — lower than elsewhere in Australia
+3,271
residents gained via net overseas migration in 2025
−1,875
residents lost via net interstate migration in 2025
263,400
estimated people resided in the NT in 2025
NT Population Pyramid
Population pyramid showing males (left) and females (right) in 2006 (dark shades) and 2021 (light shades)
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2025, March). National, state and territory population. ABS. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/population/national-state-and-territory-population/latest-release
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2023, August 15). Microdata and TableBuilder: Census of Population and Housing. ABS. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/microdata-tablebuilder/available-microdata-tablebuilder/census-population-and-housing
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2024). Births, Australia. ABS. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/population/births-australia/latest-release
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021 to 2023). Life expectancy. ABS. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/population/life-expectancy/latest-release
